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How heavy are those flags the military carries in ceremonies? I'm watching Bush's ceremony
Posted on 12/4/18 at 6:42 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 6:42 am
I was watching Bush's casket be transferred into the Capitol Rotunda yesterday, and the poor sailor carrying the Flag of the President looked like he was really struggling. His cover also flew off and into the DC wind as the casket was being taken out of the hearse so he had to march in front of the top brass of the Armed Forces without it.
The soldier carrying the American flag was owning it using only one hand.
The soldier carrying the American flag was owning it using only one hand.
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 6:47 am
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Posted on 12/4/18 at 6:43 am to GetCocky11
350 pounds
Posted on 12/4/18 at 6:54 am to GetCocky11
It is a workout when the wind is kicking.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 6:56 am to GetCocky11
Not as heavy as the metaphorical one.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 6:58 am to GetCocky11
They have saddles they put them in when they're at present arms, it's not bad. The shitty part is wind, it's a bitch to keep them upright, especially when they're on the flightline or in a large open space. Same with a sousaphone if you see those guys.
*Edited so as to try not to doxx myself
*Edited so as to try not to doxx myself
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 7:01 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 6:59 am to Doosh606
You were a color guard?
Posted on 12/4/18 at 7:05 am to Pectus
quote:We don’t use that term any more.
You were a color guard?
Are you living in 1955 Jackson, Mississippi?
Posted on 12/4/18 at 7:07 am to GetCocky11
The American flag by itself isn’t heavy at all considering you get the stirrup thing to hold it. The Army flag with all the battle streamers can be pretty damn heavy. So I’m sure the other branch flags with streamers is the same. It’s a workout if the wind is blowing any.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 7:08 am to Doosh606
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The shitty part is wind, it's a bitch to keep them upright,
Yeah it looked rough.
When they showed a clip of them leaving Houston, the wind looked even worse at Ellington. And that Color Guard had to wait a long time for the motorcade to arrive.
Hats off to yall who have done it. I'd be nervous as frick just being in the presence of all the important people.
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 7:09 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 7:13 am to GetCocky11
Folded up they don't weigh much.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 9:17 am to GetCocky11
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